The parent of a teen diagnosed with schizophrenia asks, "What is the most likely factor causing this disorder?" The nurse's reply would be based on understanding?
A) Glutamate is present in higher than normal quantities resulting in the observable symptoms.
B) There is a decrease in norepinephrine causing the basic symptoms.
C) There is an increase in dopamine resulting in the classic symptoms.
D) A decrease in GABA causes the psychotic symptoms.
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